Professional educators talk about shepherding their students. Plus: an exemplary model of teaching from Luke 24.
According to Ephesians 4:15, it is through "speaking the truth in love" that we will grow up as Christians. In recent reflections...
Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as...
The late 1980s were the days of military dictatorship in Nigeria with its attendant consequences on the national economy. I received my Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in July 1987 in...
“Imagination is key to the thriving God intends for us,” says international artist Makoto Fujimura. And he believes our faith will grow...
Star Wars and Star Trek both ask the same question: "What does it mean that humanity is fallen and yet still made in the image of God?"
Whether we are really in over our heads, or just think we are—what some call imposter syndrome—the best thing we can do...
I met Lee Hough over a dozen years ago when I was trying unsuccessfully to break into the book publishing business. He served as a literary agent for one of my friends, and...
We – Alistair and Wayne – are the authors of this book. Our friendship goes back a long way, and has helped us bring together several perspectives on life. Both of us –...
Are you familiar with the magazine called Real Simple?
Every person has influence: fathers and moms influence their kids; managers influence their employees; church leaders influence their members. The danger is...
Our lives are so rushed, so filled with activities and information, that we often don’t pay attention...
A couple weeks ago, J.B. Wood posted about the peer review and performance appraisal process, with a discussion about image and performance. Performance appraisal processes are something of a major industry – peer...
Despite the attention to personal judgment we have seen in Psalm 73, in most of Book 3, it is the nation of...
I asked a classroom of women a question a few weeks ago and my words hung in the silent air. I knew...
What is so Christian about leadership? From one perspective, leadership should be proactive. Leaders need to change this world. I don't know...
While I was speaking to a gathering of young professionals, one of them raised his hand and said, “I am struggling to understand why anything in my normal routine matters. I know why...
I’m horrible at remembering birthdays and anniversaries and other special occasions. Sure, I love it when I receive a gift or card...
1 Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own...
In the classic Christmas hymn, Away in a Manger, the second stanza reads, “The cattle are lowing / The poor Baby wakes / But little Lord Jesus / No crying He makes.” ...
